Medical Lab Scientist / MLS

Ardent Health Services; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Lab Scientist to join their team in Tyler, TX. In this vital role, you will be responsible for performing clinical laboratory testing that is essential for patient care and diagnosis. You will thrive in a supportive, people-first environment that prioritizes your well-being and professional growth. With advanced technology at your disposal, you will enhance patient care while engaging in quality assurance and performance improvement tasks. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a team that values inclusivity and innovation in healthcare.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Wellness Resources

Inclusive Culture

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate or Associates degree in relevant fields required.
• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory testing for patient care and diagnosis.
• Conduct routine and special laboratory procedures and quality control.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Techniques

Quality Control

Preventative Maintenance

Inventory Control

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology

Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician Studies

Degree in Chemical, Physical or Biological Science

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a variable shift, PRN, Medical Lab Scientist (MLS or MLT) in Tyler, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

Responsibilities

• The Medical Lab Scientist functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the performance of clinical laboratory testing that pertains to patient care and diagnosis.
• This position performs routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventative maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation.
• Will additionally participate in the quality assurance and performance improvement tasks, new employee training and proficiency testing as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technician Studies or a chemical, physical or biological science.
• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• ASCP or equivalent.
• Certification within a specific area, i.e. M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP) qualifies.
• Previous clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Scientist within a clinical laboratory.